Monthly Archives: October 2017

Times-News Elon University’s Department of Performing Arts will present “Hello, Dolly!” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in McCrary Theatre on the Elon University campus. Tickets are $13 or free with Elon student identification. Book by Michael Stewart; music and lyrics by Jerry Herman; based on the play, “The [...]

Times-News Looking for ways to celebrate Halloween? Check out these events (as well as the listing in Things To Do today). Haunted Forest Reborn: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and Tuesday, 153 Darrell Davis Road, Burlington. $12 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 10 years old. 336-269-7648 or www.rdellinger.freeservers.com. Halloween Fun: [...]

By Andrew Pankratz Times-News correspondent The Halloween holiday was first recognized by the Celts. Gourds, containing a lit candle, were placed outside each house. The goal was to scare away a spirit named Jack, who supposedly was denied entrance to both heaven and hell. The devil, according to legend, threw a live coal [...]

By Alley Morris Times-News correspondent MEBANE — For 45 years, The Hawfields Civitan Club’s Haunted Forest has provided the community with a “screaming good time.” Gracie Lobaugh, of Mebane, makes an effort to be at the Haunted Forest every year with her friends and family. “My favorite part of the forest is going through all [...]

By Lydia Pankratz Times-News correspondent Need a fun way to spend a fall afternoon in October? Hayrides take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Iseley Farms, 2960 Burch Bridge Road, Burlington, throughout the month of October. “We started offering hayrides in the fall about 25 years ago in response [...]

Reviewed by Rachel Teseneer Times-News correspondent DURHAM — Take a magical journey under the sea to the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) this week and experience “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.” Eliciting a crowd of all ages and excited faces, the show opened with gorgeous blues, greens and purples decorating the stage. A perfect watery [...]

By Jannisha Francis Special to the Times-News William High School is buzzing with excitement for its annual Homecoming Show. Williams students will perform “George: Behind Enemy Lines” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Williams High School Auditorium, 1307 S. Church St., Burlington. Lucas Cecil, Williams chorus teacher, will serve as the artistic director. Josiah [...]

Commentary by Rachel Teseneer Times-News correspondent RALEIGH — The 150th annual North Carolina State Fair began Wednesday with a crowd eager to partake in fried food favorites, rides and events celebrating anything from agriculture to art. The State Fair is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, sporting interests for young and old alike. But what the fair [...]

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